Xotic and Asocial is a full-service, sit-down dining and licensed restaurant in Mount Albert, Auckland, offering chef-prepared meals with full table service. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Restaurant Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the establishment and to lead our front-of-house and kitchen teams.

Key tasks and responsibilities

  • Planning menus in consultation with the chefs and updating offerings to suit demand and seasonality
  • Planning and organising special functions, private events and catering bookings
  • Arranging the purchasing and pricing of food, beverages and supplies in line with budget
  • Maintaining records of stock levels, ordering, and financial transactions, and monitoring costs against budget
  • Ensuring the dining facilities comply with health, food safety and liquor licensing regulations and are clean, functional and of a suitable appearance
  • Conferring with customers to assess their satisfaction with meals and service, and resolving any concerns
  • Selecting, training, rostering and supervising waiting and kitchen staff
  • Overseeing daily front-of-house and kitchen operations, opening and closing, and cash handling
  • Taking reservations, greeting guests and assisting with taking orders as required
  • Driving sales, service standards and profitability, and reporting on performance to the owners

Skills and experience required

  • A relevant qualification or 2 years of relevant work experience
  • Strong leadership, staff supervision, rostering and training ability
  • Sound understanding of stock control, purchasing, budgeting and basic financial record-keeping
  • Excellent communication and customer-service skills
  • Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays on a rotating roster

What we offer

  • A permanent, full-time position with guaranteed minimum hours
  • A competitive market pay rate of NZD $30.00 – $38.00 per hour
  • A supportive team and the autonomy to run the venue

How to apply

Please apply with your CV to Hargun.

Apply Now
Save